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Bajaj Platina 110 vs Hero Splendor Plus – Which one is the best Bike?

Platina 110 vs Splendor Plus

Here is a comparison between the Bajaj’s Platina 110 vs Hero’s Splendor Plus to see which bike is better over each other and one should you buy once you’re done with this comparison.

Platina 110 vs Splendor Plus – Design

At the front, the Splendor Plus has rectangle shaped headlamps that are halogen and has bulb indicators at both the side whereas the Platina 110 has curved rectangular-shaped headlamps which are halogen as well and has bulb indicators. The Platina 110 uses a telescopic hydraulic suspension at the front and shock absorbers at the rear. The Splendor Plus has Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers at the front and 5-step adjustable shock absorbers at the rear.

The Platina 110 has 17-inch alloy wheels both front and rear while the Splendor Plus has 18-inch alloy wheels. The taillamps are halogen as well for both the bikes.

Platina 110 vs Splendor Plus – Dimensions

Bajaj Platina 110Hero Splendor Plus
Length2006mm2000mm
Width713mm720mm
Height1100mm1052mm
Wheelbase1255mm1236mm
Ground Clearance200mm165mm
Fuel Tank Capacity10.5 Litres9.8 Litres
Kerb Weight123 kg112 kg

As you can see at the Dimensions table, there is slight difference between the two bikes. The Platina 110 has 2006mm length while the Splendor Plus has 2000mm length with 6mm difference. However, the Splendor Plus has 720mm width whereas the Platina 110 has 713mm width with 7mm difference. The height difference between the two is 48mm as the Platina 110 has 1100mm height while the Splendor Plus has 1052mm height. The Bajaj Platina 110 has 19mm more wheelbase than Splendor Plus as it has 1236mm while the Platina 110 has 1255mm.

The Ground Clearance on the Platina 110 is too much to say the least as it has 200mm while the Splendor Plus has 165mm. The Platina 110 has 10.5 litres fuel tank capacity where as the Splendor Plus has 9.8 litres only with 0.7 litres difference. The Kerb Weight of the Platina 110 is 123 kg where as the Splendor Plus has 112 kg.

Platina 110 vs Splendor Plus – Engine Specifications

Bajaj Platina 110Hero Splendor Plus
Displacement115.45cc97.2cc
Power8.36 bhp7.80 bhp
Torque9.86 Nm8.05 Nm
Transmission Type5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual
Fuel Efficiency70 kmpl70 kmpl
Top Speed90 kmph93 kmph

The Bajaj Platina 110 has 8.36 bhp and 9.86 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox which provides a fuel efficiency of 70 kmph and top speed of 90 kmph whereas the Splendor Plus has 7.80 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox as well with the same fuel efficiency of 70 kmph and top speed of 93 kmph. The only difference between the two bikes was the top speed, power, and torque.

Platina 110 vs Splendor Plus – Features

FeaturesBajaj Platina 110Hero Splendor Plus
Instrument ClusterPart Digital Part AnalogAnalog Dials
Wheel Size and type17-inch, alloy wheels18-inch, alloy wheels
ABS Yes
Braking TypeCombi-Brake SystemIntegrated Braking System
BrakesDrum Brakes – Front and RearDrum Brakes – Front and Rear
HeadlampsHalogenHalogen
TaillampsBulbBulb

The two bikes doesn’t have much features to offer but still the Splendor Plus got defeated by few features like ABS (Auto-Braking System) which the Platina 110 does have, and Analog instrument cluster while the Platina has Part Digital and Part Analog cluster. However, the Platina 110 has 17-inch alloy wheels both front and rear whereas the Splendor Plus has 18-inch alloy wheels both front and rear.

Platina 110 vs Splendor Plus – Price

ModelsPrice
Bajaj Platina 110Rs. 84,013 – Rs. 88,058 (On-road price)
Hero Splendor PlusRs. 85,892 – Rs. 88,628 (On-road price)

The Bajaj Platina 110 starts at Rs. 84,013 for the Drum variant and goes all the way up to Rs. 88,058 for the ABS variant as it’s got only two variant on offer. The Hero Splendor Plus starts at Rs. 85,892 for the Self with Alloy Wheel variant and goes all the way up to Rs. 88,628 for the Matt Shield Gold variant. The difference between the two bikes is Rs. 1,879 for the base variant and Rs.570 difference for the top variant.

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